Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 774: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Bolivar County with improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

HB 774 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund construction, renovations, and upgrades at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park in Bolivar County. The bill directly affects Bolivar County by providing state financial assistance for park improvements, including buildings, facilities, roads, and infrastructure. Key mechanisms include the State Bond Commission handling bond sales (with state credit backing the debt), and proceeds being transferred to a special fund for park projects. The bill does not create new taxes or alter existing laws but enables state funding for specific park enhancements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 767: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Rosedale with downtown improvements.

HB 767 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund specific downtown improvements in Rosedale. The bill directs bond proceeds to renovate the former Bolivar County Health Department building into a new city hall, upgrade the current city hall into a police department building, and improve downtown infrastructure. These funds would be disbursed from a special state fund created for this purpose, with the state's full credit pledged for repayment. The bill directly affects Rosedale's city projects and Mississippi taxpayers who would ultimately cover bond repayment through state funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 758: Tobacco; increase excise tax on all products except cigarettes.

HB 758 increases the excise tax on most tobacco products (including cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, and smoking tobacco) to 22.5% of the manufacturer's list price, while leaving cigarette taxes unchanged at 3.4¢ per cigarette. This tax applies to businesses selling these products in Mississippi, with the cost ultimately passed to consumers. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not apply to cigarettes or heated tobacco products (which have separate tax rates). The bill amends Mississippi Code Section 27-69-13.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 801: Appropriation; Humphreys County for construction of an emergency care unit.

HB 801 appropriates $4 million from the State General Fund to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors for constructing an emergency care unit during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds infrastructure development for emergency medical services in Humphreys County, benefiting local residents requiring urgent care. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with the allocation taking effect July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 829: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Olive Branch with Sylvan Lake Outflow Weir Project.

HB 829 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund the City of Olive Branch's Sylvan Lake Outflow Weir Project. The bill directs the State Bond Commission to issue bonds, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged for repayment, and transfers the bond proceeds to a special fund exclusively for this project's costs. The funds will cover expenses related to constructing the weir, which manages water flow from Sylvan Lake. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change, directly affecting the City of Olive Branch and Mississippi taxpayers as bondholders.

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 799: Appropriation; Humphreys County for infrastructure and site development at Humphreys County Industrial Park.

HB 799 allocates $1.5 million from the state general fund to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors to cover infrastructure and site development costs at the Humphreys County Industrial Park (located on Highway 49) for fiscal year 2027. The funding directly supports the county's development efforts at the industrial park, with payments issued by the State Treasurer upon requisitions from county officials. This is a straightforward fiscal appropriation with no additional policy provisions or voting record implications.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 779: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with purchasing motor vehicles for the city's police department.

HB 779 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Cleveland to purchase four motor vehicles for its police department. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be sold to raise money, with proceeds transferred directly to Cleveland for this specific vehicle purchase. The city must use the funds solely for the police department vehicles, and the state would repay the bonds from general treasury funds if needed. This bill creates a targeted funding mechanism without altering existing police operations or laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 805: Appropriation; Belzoni Humphreys Development Foundation for repairs and restoration work at the Catfish Museum.

HB 805 appropriates $200,000 from the state general fund to the Belzoni Humphreys Development Foundation for repairs and restoration work at the Catfish Museum and Depot Theater in Belzoni. These are city-owned facilities requiring renovation to reopen to the public. The funds cover fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and are paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond supporting local facility restoration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 800: Appropriation; Humphreys County to fund the development of a comprehensive plan to attract new business.

HB 800 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors for developing a comprehensive business attraction plan for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly support Humphreys County in creating a strategic plan to grow local economic development and attract new businesses. The bill’s key provision is a one-time state funding allocation, with payment to be issued by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition. This is a straightforward budgetary measure with no new policy requirements or regulatory changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 773: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland with improvements to the Cleveland Municipal Airport.

HB 773 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements at the Cleveland Municipal Airport in Bolivar County. The bill directly affects the City of Cleveland by providing state financial assistance for airport maintenance and development. Key provisions include creating a special fund for bond proceeds, designating the State Bond Commission to manage the bond sale, and pledging the full faith and credit of Mississippi to repay the bonds - ensuring state treasury funds cover any shortfalls. The airport's operations and local economy would be the primary beneficiaries of these infrastructure investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 769: Bonds; authorize issuance for various projects in Bolivar County.

HB 769 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund specific local projects in Bolivar County and the City of Cleveland. The bill covers the third phase of the Terrene Landing development, improvements to Great River Road State Park, upgrades to the Mound Bayou African-American Museum, signage for Civil Rights historical sites in Bolivar County, and community projects in Cleveland including parks, a community center, a community kitchen, a mural, and electric vehicle charging stations. The state would repay these bonds using general funds, making the state responsible for the debt. This funding directly supports infrastructure, cultural preservation, and community facilities in these local areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 777: Appropriation; Town of Benoit for road improvement project.

HB 777 appropriates $540,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Benoit to cover costs for its 2025 road improvement project during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly assist Benoit town officials and residents by supporting existing road repairs and upgrades. This bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations. It does not create new infrastructure or alter state laws, solely providing financial support for a local project.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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